Resources for Teachers & Staff

While the Internet is a unique educational resource, it is important that our students use technology in a safe and responsible manner. In our roles as teachers and support staff, we all use technology to some extent and we have a responsibility to help our students make safe and ethical decisions on the Internet, with cell phones and as they deal with other types of technology.

Be Aware...

Of the threats that online predators can pose to a child's physical and emotional safety.

That privacy invasions can result from acquiring personal information about individual children, their friends and families.

That young people may use technology for harassment, intimidation and bullying.

Of aggressive marketing tactics targeted at young children and teens.

Be Involved!

Incorporate social, legal and ethical issues associated with technology use into your school environment.

Teach and reinforce the rules for behaviors that are acceptable, appropriate and effective.

Model ethical behaviors for your students in your own use of technology and adhere to copyright laws. Please visit the Ethics & Copyright page for more information.

Communicate with the appropriate administrators, counselors or parents if you have concerns about student safety.

Know the Rules, Learn More & Use Good Judgment

It is probably reasonable to assume that most of the students we come in contact with are much more educated about technology than the adults around them. This does not mean that they always exhibit good judgment in the way they use technology. We must take the lead in helping our students develop safe and legal attitudes and behaviors in their uses of technology.

Understand and enforce the District's Network Responsible Use Policy.

Know your school's policies regarding student cell phone use as well as rules, in addition to the District's Responsible Use Agreement.

If you publish to any web site, protect our students' privacy.

Our District filters inappropriate content for computers on our network. If you feel an inappropriate site needs to be blocked or that an educationally valid site is blocked and should be opened please send a request through the filter page.

Ideas for Incorporating Cybersafety & Ethics into Your Curriculum

Numerous resources are available on the Internet. We have linked a few from our Links & Resources page. You will find links to resources that clarify copyright issues as well.

Your school counselors and librarians can provide you with resources and materials.

Ask your colleagues what works for them and what resources they may have found to be especially effective.

Ask your students for help! Teenagers are experts in technology areas and many younger children know considerably more than their parents and teachers.